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Meta to Build $9 Billion AI Data Centre in Canada, Strengthening Global Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

July 9, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

A rendering of Meta’s new 1GW, AI-optimized data center in Alberta, Canada.

Alberta, Canada: Meta has announced plans to invest approximately $9 billion in its first-ever data centre in Canada, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure expansion strategy. The new 1-gigawatt (GW) facility will be located in Sturgeon County, Alberta, and is expected to take two to three years to complete. … Read more

Accenture Wins €200 Million NATO Contract to Build Secure Cloud Infrastructure with Leonardo

July 8, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

NATO Announces Major Contract with Accenture

Ankara, Turkey: Global consulting and technology services leader Accenture has secured a multi-million euro contract worth approximately €200 million from the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) to modernize the alliance’s digital infrastructure. The project, to be delivered in collaboration with Leonardo, will span the next seven years and support NATO’s transition to a secure, … Read more

China Switches On the World’s First Commercial Underwater Data Center Off Shanghai’s Coast

July 5, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Roughly ten kilometers from Shanghai’s shoreline, a data center now sits on the seabed — and it’s already processing data commercially, marking what appears to be a global first for offshore computing infrastructure. A Giant Structure, Hidden From View The facility weighs close to 2,000 tonnes and stands 32 meters tall, but almost none of … Read more

Uber India President Prabhjeet Singh Steps Down After Nearly 11 Years; Reportedly Set to Join OpenAI India

June 27, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh has stepped down after nearly 11 years with the global ride-hailing company, marking the end of a leadership tenure that oversaw the company’s expansion across mobility, multimodal transportation, and digital public infrastructure initiatives in the region. The development was confirmed by an Uber spokesperson, who acknowledged Singh’s … Read more

MyRepublic and TP-Link Expand Strategic Partnership to Deliver Advanced Connectivity Solutions for Singapore SMEs

June 26, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

MyRepublic Broadband Pte Ltd and TP-Link Corporation Pte Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their strategic partnership, strengthening their commitment to providing advanced internet connectivity and enterprise networking solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore. The agreement will enable both companies to collaborate on delivering next-generation networking infrastructure, helping … Read more

Amazon to Invest $48 Billion in India by 2030, Expands AI Infrastructure and Quick Commerce Ambitions

June 25, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

New Delhi: Amazon has announced plans to invest $48 billion in India between 2026 and 2030, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. The investment follows a meeting between Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the company’s expanding focus on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud … Read more

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Meets Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Invites Fresh Investment in Data Centres and Healthcare

June 25, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Amazon CEO Andy Jassy in Mumbai on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in a high-profile meeting that underscored the state’s ambition to remain India’s leading destination for technology and cloud infrastructure investment. The meeting, held during Jassy’s first visit to India since taking over as Amazon’s chief executive from founder … Read more

Schneider Electric and Foxconn partner for AI data centres

June 15, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Global energy technology leader Schneider Electric has announced a strategic partnership with Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) to develop and scale the next generation of AI data centers, addressing the rapidly growing infrastructure demands driven by artificial intelligence adoption worldwide. The collaboration brings together Foxconn’s expertise in advanced computing platforms, AI server integration, and global … Read more

NTT DATA and Google Cloud Expand AI Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Agentic AI

June 9, 2026 by Ruchi Kumar

Global technology services leader NTT DATA has expanded its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to help enterprises move beyond AI experimentation and deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions at scale. The enhanced collaboration will focus on delivering agentic AI solutions powered by Google Gemini Enterprise, enabling organizations to transform business operations, improve productivity, and accelerate digital … Read more

Digital Edge Secures $1.6 Billion in Funding to Propel Data Center Growth in Asia

January 6, 2025 by Entreprenuer News Network Bureau

Digital Edge (Singapore) Holdings Pte Ltd., a prominent developer and operator of interconnection and hyperscale edge data centers in Asia, has raised over $1.6 billion through a combination of equity and debt financing. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, this funding underscores Digital Edge’s ambition to meet … Read more